Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized the new law as "the biggest reform since the criminal code was introduced in 1965," addressing growing gang violence and illicit activities.
Chief of police Petra Lundh characterized the law as "not a gamechanger but a very important piece of the puzzle" in combating organized crime and gang recruitment.
The law allows for the seizure of goods from individuals with suspected ties to organized crime, raising concerns about the impact on presumption of innocence and property rights.
Critics, including the Parliamentary Ombudsmen, express concerns about a potential erosion of the rule of law and vague regulations surrounding property and physical searches.
Collection
[
|
...
]